Synopsis: Provides an introduction to manatees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts.

Synopsis: One day, while great big lions lie basking in the sun, a little lion cub goes off to find some fun. Roars the little lion cub. "Who will play with me? 1 red monkey rushes up a tree. Poor little lion cub! All he wants is someone to play with, but he is simply too noisy. As the little lion cub Roars his way across the grassland, young picture-book readers can count the African animals, identify them by color...and Roars along too. This…

Synopsis: Zachary, a young bear, says that when he grows up he is going to live with his mother, but she encourages him to think about the many other things he could do, such as being a footballer, pilot, or cowboy.

Synopsis: Pre-Level 1 Recognizing Words- Word repetition- Familiar words and phrases- Simple sentencesHappy is a big, friendly dog. Honey is a little, playful kitten. Happy wants to sleep, but Honey wants to play. Watch out, Happy, Honey won't take "no" for an answer!

Synopsis: Three billy goats attempt to cross a bridge guarded by a hungry troll.

Synopsis: While playing his favorite game of soccer, Ralph the bunny finds himself in a bad situation as he discovers that he will soon be the farmer's next dinner, so he must turn to his brave sister to help him get out of the mess and back home safely. Reprint.

Synopsis: Explains the role of each of the five senses including hearing, tasting, touching, seeing, and smelling.

Synopsis: As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Butterflies! Did you know that butterflies find food and locate a mate with their eyes, “smell” and sense vibrations with their antennae, and taste with their front feet? Learn all about how they look, where they live, how they change as they go through metamorphosis, and more. Awesome life-like illustrations and…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. In this retelling of the Indian fable, seven blind mice discover different parts of an elephant and argue about its appearance.

Synopsis: "Brightly colored, cartoon-style artwork, done in mixed media, spread across wide pages, (captures) the antics of the mischievous critters, whose colorful garb makes them easy to spot as they hide in the foliage of the big old tree."--ALA "Booklist."

Synopsis: A portion of the proceeds from Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey will be donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. For more information or to make a donation, please visit http://www.ttof.org. This is the inspiring true story of the John J. Harvey—a retired New York City fireboat reinstated on September 11, 2001. Originally launched in 1931, the Harvey was the most powerful fireboat of her time. After the September 11 attacks,…

Synopsis: In a highly networked world, where governments must cope with increasingly complex and inter-related policy problems, the capacity of policy makers to work intergovernmentally is not an option but a necessity.Gregory Inwood, Carolyn Johns, and Patricia O'Reilly offer unique insights into intergovernmental policy capacity, revealing what key decision-makers and policy advisors behind the scenes think the barriers are to improved intergovernmental…

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics and behavior of kittens.

Synopsis: This Caldecott Honor Book, first published in 1953, is back in print in a deluxe format for a new generation. Readers will meet Green Eyes, a little white kitten who is experiencing the world for the very first time. Baby/Preschool.